Alpha Crucis is a Linux Live CD that runs on the CRUX Linux Live Scripts platform. This software tool is designed to be used in real-time for various Linux operations.
The live cd was created using the Linux Live scripts and CRUX Linux. It comes with a range of features such as XFCE 4.4.1, Thunar with autodetecting and mounting of media, and different window managers such as JWM, Fluxbox, and Icewm. For lighter machines, users can use the Rox-Filer, Leafpad editor, Stella and Snex9x emulators, NTFS-3g, the Gimp, Gftp, Gpview, Xine with codecs, XMMS, 2.6.21.2 i686 optimized Linux kernel with full driver support, Dillo, Xchat, Eterm, and more.
The main focus of CRUX is simplicity, and the creator of Alpha Crucis has tried to remain true to this idea while still making the live cd user-friendly. Although most of the configuration is taken care of, users will still have a similar experience to running Xubuntu Live. Alpha Crucis aims to be a fun and unique live cd, but it is not related to, condoned, nor authorized by the CRUX project.
The name Alpha Crucis may seem strange, but it is just one of many Linux distros with an unusual name. It refers to the brightest star in the Crux constellation and is also known as "Acrux." The creator opted to use this name out of respect for the CRUX project; he did not want to use a name that sounded too similar to CRUX or any version of that word.
Overall, Alpha Crucis is a solid choice for those who want a live cd based on CRUX. The download link is available with the username and password provided.
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